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Maryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash in Anne Arundel County
June 18, 2025 CROWNSVILLE, MD – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday night in Anne Arundel County. The deceased are identified as Thomas Oliver Sellman III, 30, of Churchton, Maryland, and Marcus Eric James...

Attorney General Bird Announces $37.8 Million Opioid Settlement from Purdue Pharma
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...

Public Should Report Marine Mammal and Turtle Sightings and Strandings in Maryland to DNR
June 17, 2025 This humpback whale washed ashore on Assateague Island in summer 2024 and was investigated by Maryland DNR’s Stranding Response Program. Photo by Amanda Weschler, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland Department of...

Rellevate and Axxess Partner: Digital Banking for Healthcare Workforce
Rellevate and Axxess partner, empowering the home healthcare workforce with digital banking, streamlined payments, and timely wage access. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rellevate and Axxess Announce Strategic...

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Frederick County
June 16, 2025 (MOUNT AIRY, MD) – The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday on Interstate 70 in Frederick County. The victim is identified as Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea, 20,...

Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...

Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...

Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million As Part of $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million as...

Health Officials Investigation Measles Case in DC
(Washington, DC) - DC Department of Health (DC Health) has been notified of a confirmed case of measles in an international traveler who recently arrived in Washington, DC. DC Health is notifying individuals who were at the following locations...

Maryland Natural Resources Police Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Officers for Exceptional Service
June 13, 2025 Officers were awarded for lifesaving action, conservation enforcement, and more The Natural Resources Police Underwater Operations Team is awarded with a Unit Citation, recognizing the divers for their work in several incidents...

Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $20 Million for Town of Hampstead to Mitigate “Forever Chemicals”
BALTIMORE (June 11, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today unanimously approved nearly $20 million in funding to support the Town of Hampstead’s efforts to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in its drinking...

Maryland Board of Public Works Approves $4.3 Million to Promote Greenspace Equity Throughout Maryland
June 11, 2025 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $4.3 million in grants to support 20 projects under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Greenspace Equity Program....

ESI PEO and Health Insurance Brokers: Unlock Passive Income with the Channel Partner Thrive 2025 Program
ESI PEO and Health Insurance Brokers: Unlock Passive Income with the Channel Partner Thrive 2025 Program HOUSTON , TX, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ESI PEO and Health Insurance Brokers: Unlock Passive Income with the...

Honoring Veterans: Army Medical Corps Veteran Margaret Craighill
Margaret Craighill was born in October 1898 in Southport, North Carolina. Both her father (colonel) and grandfather (brigadier general) served in the military. Craighill attended the University of Wisconsin, receiving both her Bachelor of Arts and...

Smiths Interconnect Awards FDH Electronics Distributor of the Year
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma-based FDH Electronics, a unified FDH Aero division focused solely on serving the mil-aero market’s electronic component needs, has been named Distributor of the Year by Smiths Interconnect,...

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. Thanks Clifton J. Porter II for His Board Service
Rick Matros, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (“Sabra” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SBRA), issued the following statement today thanking Clifton J. Porter II for his five years of Board service to the Company:...

Diversified Healthcare Trust Closes a New $150 Million Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) today announced the closing of a new $150 million secured revolving credit facility. The facility is secured by 14 senior housing communities with 2,632 living units managed by Five Star Senior Living,...

2024 Impact Report: LifeStraw Reaches 11.8M Children with Safe Drinking Water
Company’s Give Back Program hits milestone, while advancing emergency response, menstrual health, and sustainability efforts across the globe BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LifeStraw, a public health B Corp and...

Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - 709942 - 05/29/2025
Recipient: Recipient Name Cindy Eckert Recipient Title Chief Executive Officer Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave., #260 Raleigh, NC 27609 United States Issuing Office: The Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP)...

AP Automation Services Enhance Compliance and Transparency for Maryland Enterprises
AP Automation Services by IBN Technologies boost financial accuracy, cut costs, and streamline AP workflows for Maryland firms. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AP Automated Services is quickly changing how...